Morgan Joseph
Practicum Student; Clinical Psychology
Morgan Joseph, B.A., M.A., is a Clinical Psychology PhD student at the University of Ottawa, currently completing her external clinical practicum at the Ottawa Institute of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (OICBT). Under the supervision of Dr. Kathryn Sexton, Morgan is actively involved in the Intensive Treatment Program (ITP) as well as the Emotions, Acceptance, and the Art of Coping group, and Mood and Anxiety stream, where she provides evidence-based psychological care to clients.
Morgan engages in client-centered therapy practices, grounded in evidence-based research. She is committed to helping individuals navigate their mental health challenges and achieve meaningful, lasting change. Her clinical work is guided by a collaborative approach, ensuring clients feel safe, valued, and empowered throughout their therapeutic journey. Morgan is currently offering both in-person and virtual services in English.
About Morgan
- Doctorate (Ph.D.); Clinical Psychology, University of Ottawa, Current);
https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-social-sciences/programs/graduate/clinical-psychology - Master of Arts (M.A.); Experimental Psychology with a Concentration in Mental Health and Well-being, Carleton University, 2024.
- Bachelors of Arts (B.A.); Honours Psychology with French Immersion; University of Ottawa, 2020.
- Lifespan populations (children, youth, adults)
- Mood Disorders (Depression, Bipolar)
- Anxiety (Social, Generalized, Panic, Health, Agoraphobia, Specific)
- Obsessive-Compulsive and related disorders
- Trauma/PTSD/Adjustment Difficulties
- ADHD/Learning Disabilities/Behavioural problems
- Eating Disorders
- Substance Abuse
- Interpersonal/Relational goals
- Health & Lifestyle goals (Balance, Burnout, Sleep, Nutrition, Exercise)
- Motivational work
Internal awards
- Canada Graduate Scholarship – Doctoral Program (CGS-D), Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), 2025;
- Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS), University of Ottawa, 2025 (Declined);
- Admission Scholarship (Faculty of Social Sciences), University of Ottawa, 2024–2025;
- Vice Dean Matching Fund, University of Ottawa, 2024;
- Governor General’s Gold Medal Nominee (Graduate Level), Carleton University, 2023–2024;
- Joseph-Armand Bombardier Canada Graduate Scholarship – Master’s (CGS-M), Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), 2023–2024;
- Scholarship Departmental 3, Carleton University, 2022–2024;
- Scholarship Departmental 2, Carleton University, 2022–2024;
- Domestic Entrance Master’s Scholarship, Carleton University, 2022–2023;
- Scholarship Departmental 1, Carleton University, 2022–2023;
- Merit Scholarship, University of Ottawa, 2017–2020;
- Dean’s Honour Roll, University of Ottawa, 2017–2020;
- French Immersion Bursary, University of Ottawa, 2016–2018;
- Admission Scholarship, University of Ottawa, 2016–2017;
External awards
- Certificate of Academic Excellence (Master’s Level), Canadian Psychological Association, 2024;
- Brendan Gail Rule Award, Canadian Psychological Association, 2023;
- Healthy Kids Award (Youth for Youth Category), Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), 2016;
- Internal practicum, Centre for Psychological Services and Research (CPSR) (June 2025-present) https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-social-sciences/centre-psychological-services-research
- Case conference, CPSR (May 2025 – present)
- Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5 (SCID-5) Workshop, CPSR, (May 2025)
- Addressing Past Sexual Assault in Clinical Settings – Training for providers’ to enhance knowledge and skills in delivering sensitive care to clients who have experienced sexual violences
- Skills for Safer Living Workshop – A psychoeducational intervention for people experiencing suicide related thoughts and/or behaviour. Delivered by mental health professionals to CHEO staff
- Public Lecture: The Longitudinal Course of Borderline Personality Disorder – Mary Zanarini, Ed.D. was invited to present by the Ottawa Network for BPD. Lecture was made available to CHEO staff
- Understanding Eating Disorders in Adolescence (CANPED) – Training for supporting youth with an eating disorder and their families, developed by CHEO doctors
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) – Suicide first aid training
- Gender-Based Analysis Plus – Analytical training for assessment of systemic inequalities and how diverse groups may experience policies, programs, and initiatives
Assessment experience
- Weschler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS-IV)
- Weschler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-V)
- Weschler Individual Achievement Test, Third & Fourth Edition (WIAT-III/WIAT-IV)
- Wide Range Assessment of Memory and Learning (WRAML3)
- Comprehensive Test of Phonological Processing (CTOPP-2)
- Beery-Buktenica Developmental Test of Visual-Motor Integration (Beery VMI-6)
- Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI)
- Behaviour Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF-A; BRIEF-2)
- Behaviour Assessment System for Children (BASC)
- Roberts Apperception Test for Children, Second Edition (Roberts-2)
- Autism Spectrum Rating Scale (ASRS)
- Psychometrist, Cornerstone Psychology Ottawa (2023-2024), https://www.cspottawa.ca
- Counsellor, Psychology Wellness Centre, Carleton University (Mental Health & Well-being Practicum; 2023-2024), https://carleton.ca/psychology/graduate-studies/current-grad-students/program-requirements/
- Mental Health Planner (Research & Evaluation Coordinator), YouthNet, Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO; 2021-2022), https://ynra.ca
- Senior Facilitator and Facilitator Mentor, YouthNet, Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO; 2019-2021), https://ynra.ca
Peer-Reviewed Publications
- Joseph, M. & Peetz, J. (2024). Hide and seek with finances: Financial infidelity and financial snooping relationships. Journal of Family & Economic Issues. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10834-024-09988-2
- Joseph, M., Walters, L., Ashley, M., Shaughnessy, K. (2024). Talk about it, don’t type about it: How in-person and technology-mediated sexual self-disclosure relate to sexual satisfaction. Sexes, 5(3), 235-255. https://doi.org/10.3390/sexes5030018
- Zhou, C., Jeryous Fares, B., Thériault, K., Trinh, B., Joseph, M., Jauhal, T., Sheppard, C., Labelle, P. R., Krishnan, A., Rabin, L., & Taler, V. (2024). Subjective cognitive decline and cognitive performance in older adults: A systematic review of longitudinal and cross-sectional studies. Journal of Neuropsychology, 1-17. http://doi.org/10.1111/jnp.12384
- Peetz, J. & Joseph, M. (2024). How couples think about money matters: Money motives are linked with relationship satisfaction. Personal Relationships, 31(2), 516-37. https://doi.org/10.1111/pere.12539
- Joseph, M. & Peetz, J. (2023). Financial stress as an antecedent of financial snooping attitudes. Journal of Family and Economic Issues. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10834-023-09933-9
Conference Presentations
Oral Presentations
- Joseph, M., Peetz, J. (2023, June). Under (economic) pressure: Financial stress promotes financial snooping in relationships. Paper presented at the Canadian Psychological Association’s (CPA) 84th Annual National Convention. Toronto, Canada.
- Liepmann A., Joseph, M., Sykora, M. & Elayan, S., Grübner, O. & Shaughnessy, K. (2021, October) The #MeToo movement: What can we learn from eight different emotions? Paper presented at the Canadian Sex Research Forum Annual Meeting. Virtual Conference.
- Liepmann, A., Joseph, M., Czechowski, K., Sykora, M. & Shaughnessy, K. (2021, May). The first month of the #MeToo movement: A fine grained sentiment and content analysis. Paper presented at the 10th Annual Interdisciplinary Conference in Psychology (ICP). Virtual Conference.
- Joseph, M., Ashley, M., Shaughnessy, K. (2021, February). Quantification and gender analysis of sexual self-disclosure in online and offline contexts. Data blitz presented at the 8th Annual Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP) Sexuality Preconference. Virtual Conference.
- Joseph, M., Ashley, M., & Shaughnessy, K. (2020, May). Understanding sexual self-disclosure in online and offline contexts. Paper presented at the 9th Annual Interdisciplinary Conference in Psychology (ICP). Virtual Conference.
Poster Presentations
- Joseph, M., & Peetz, J. (2024, February). Do financial stress and uncertainty motivate partners to snoop into finances? Poster presented at the Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP) Conference. San Diego, California.
- Joseph, M., Zhou, C., Jauhal, T., Jeryous-Fares, B., Thériault, K., Trinh, B., Trudeau-Meisner, M., Sheppard, C., & Taler, V. (2021, October). A systematic review of subjective cognitive decline and cognitive performance in older adults. Poster presented at the Canadian Association on Gerontology’s (CAG) 50th Annual Scientific and Educational Meeting. Virtual Conference.
- Joseph, M., Walters, L., Ashley, M., Shaughnessy, K. (2021, October). Does technology-mediated sexual self-disclosure predict sexual costs, rewards, and sexual and relationship satisfaction? Poster presented at the Canadian Sex Research Forum Annual Meeting. Virtual Conference.
- Ashley, M., Joseph, M., & Shaughnessy, K. (2020, July). Sexual self-disclosure in online and offline contexts. Poster presented at the 46th Annual Meeting of the International Academy of Sex Research. Virtual Conference
Non-Peer Reviewed Presentations
- Joseph, M. & Peetz, J. (2024, February). Do financial stress and uncertainty motivate partners to snoop into finances? Poster presented at Carleton University Psychology Department’s 70th Year Celebration, Ottawa, ON.
- Joseph, M., Ashley, M., & Shaughnessy, K. (2020, March). Understanding sexual self-disclosure in online and offline contexts. Paper presented at the University of Ottawa’s Honours Thesis Conference, Ottawa, ON. Virtual Conference.